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We nurture girls and young women of color by equipping them with knowledge and tools and providing equitable access to the resources and support they need to flourish in school, career, and life.
Mission
We envision a world where every girl and young woman of color flourishes in every part of her life—thriving academically, personally, and professionally—with the knowledge, skills, and equitable opportunities to pursue her goals, prosper, and live abundantly.
Vision
Our approach begins with health and wellness, helping girls and young women build self-care habits and practices that nurture inner and outer beauty. This foundation supports confidence, personal growth, and self-assurance, helping them to thrive in school, career, and life, and flourish in every aspect of their lives.
Our Approach
Who We Are
The Future Is Pretty is a nonprofit organization dedicated to nurturing girls and young women of color to evolve, blossom, and prosper by providing opportunities, tools, and resources that equip them to thrive in college, career, and womanhood.
Rooted in health, wellness, and beauty as the foundation for holistic growth and self-discovery, we provide educational and developmental programs designed to promote academic, personal, and professional success. In addition to our commitment to lifelong learning, we also strive to create equity, access, and opportunity for everyone we serve.
Let’s nurture girls to sparkle and soar confidently on their journey to becoming!
Our guiding principle, “Knowledge is Power, We Help Girls Wear the Crown,” reflects our commitment to nurturing confidence, resilience, and ambition in every girl we serve. Through thoughtful programming and meaningful experiences, we meet young women where they are and support their growth into who they are becoming. Our programs, workshops, events, and panels provide the tools, knowledge, and resources girls need to step boldly into their futures with confidence.
Listen to the online episode of The Tea Cup, hosted by The Future Is Pretty, as radio host Leah A. Henry, a communications graduate from Howard University, shares her journey from college to the airwaves. She opens up about knowing your worth, overcoming imposter syndrome, and thriving in a male-dominated industry, along with insights on growing pains, stepping out on faith, and chasing your dreams.
The Tea Cup Conversations
The Tea Cup is our signature series where young women come together for interactive, guided conversations led by our team that inspire growth, confidence, and transformation. These discussions offer insight, practical guidance, and meaningful support at every stage of life — academically, personally, and professionally.
What We Offer
College & Career Exploration
A series of conversations and panels featuring women industry professionals, designed to help young women explore college and career pathways. These sessions provide the knowledge, tools, and confidence needed to make informed decisions about academic and professional journeys.Pour Into Yourself & Your Future
A series of interactive conversations and panels with wellness, self-care, and life skills professionals, focused on helping young women blossom and prosper in confidence, personal growth, and everyday life. These conversations offer encouragement, guidance, and resources to help participants grow, shine, and turn their potential into real-world success.
Join the Conversation
The Tea Cup is offered both online and in person and can be hosted at schools, events, and community spaces — bringing meaningful conversations to young women wherever they are.
“The Future is Pretty: A Girl’s Guide to Getting Through College and Becoming a Female of the Future” is the ultimate guide for young women navigating college, the early stages of their careers, and the journey to becoming the women they dream of being. This book covers everything from college and career readiness to using your resources, understanding growing pains, finding yourself, and making your mark.
The book covers everything from college and career readiness to using your resources, understanding growing pains, finding yourself, and making your mark. Dive into chapters on financial literacy, building meaningful relationships, and building your personal brand for success. Learn the importance of self-love, knowing your worth, and discovering the beauty of perseverance — plus much more!
But here's the best part – this isn't just a guide for young ladies. It's for anyone on a journey to thrive in today's world. Each chapter is crafted with different young women in mind, filled with personal stories, girl talk, practical advice, and a note-taking section to write in all the lessons you learned after each chapter. With its transformative guidance, this book has helped countless young women evolve into unstoppable girl bosses, blossom into confident leaders, and step into their potential as the remarkable women of the future. Get ready to evolve, blossom, and prosper!
Please note: The book is sold by our Founder, Zara Durham, and a portion of the proceeds will support The Future Is Pretty programs. Restocks will be available soon for purchase on Amazon — stay tuned!
UNLEASH YOUR POTENTIAL: INVEST IN YOURSELF, BY ORDERING OUR BOOK
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Girls ages 15-22 years old is our target audience. However, anyone of any age who needs guidance through self-discovery, personal & professional development, college & career readiness, and more. This would be the perfect book.
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Easy to read
Knowledgeable and relatable
Offers self-help for personal and professional development
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Vibrant Colors to help increase engagement when reading
Interactive pages which allows you to write down information you’ve read
Memorable & Impactful Quotes at the beginning of each chapter
Only 297 pages filled with real-life stories and impactful guidance/advice.
See How We’re Helping Girls Soar
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“You have really helped me look at myself and life in a different light. Thank you."
Amari H.
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“"This was an EXCELLENT session and I believe it would truly affect other people who are on a journey to self love and finding their THAT girl identity. I really appreciate all the crowd engagement involved."”
Nia D.
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“Your life advice made me feel seen and heard and you gave me tools that I didn’t know I needed so thank you so much."”
Binta N.
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“"In the Fall of 2022, Zara came to OSU's campus and hosted a "The Future is Pretty" session for The Sister Accord. As a member of the e-board, I was pleasantly appreciative of how organized, knowledgeable, and prompt Zara was. Her knowledge on uplifting women and creating an environment of confidence, resilience, and peace were the highlights of this experience."”
Caelyn B.
